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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
{{Tankinfobox|name = Type 92 Jyū-Sōkōsha|image = <gallery>
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{{Tankinfobox|name = Type92 Heavy Armoured Car|image = <gallery>
 
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</gallery>|type of vehicle = [[:Category:Tankette|Tankette]]|place of origin = [[File:Japan.svg|23px]] Empire of Japan|designer companies = [[Ishikawajima Motorcar Manufacturing Company|Ishikawajima]]|period designed = 1931|manufacturers = [[Ishikawajima Motorcar Manufacturing Company|Ishikawajima]]|produced period = 1932 - 1939|num built = 167|dates in service = 1932|main gun = [[Type 91 Tank MG|Type 91]] [[:Category:6.5×50mmSR Arisaka|6.5×50mmSR Arisaka]]|hull guns = [[Type 91 Tank MG|Type 91]] [[:Category:6.5×50mmSR Arisaka|6.5×50mmSR Arisaka]]|armour = 6 - 12mm|crew = 3|weight = 3.9t|length = 3.95m|width = 1.63m|height = 1.86m|engine = [[Mitsubishi C6 air-cooled inline 6-cylinder gasoline]]|power weight = 11.54hp/t|operational range = 200km|speed = 40km/h|suspension = Bell crank|type n displacement = 45hp|radio = Type 94 Mk 4 Otsu|radio range = 1km|wars = [[Second Sino-Japanese War]]}}[[File:JyuSokosha4.jpg|thumb|Type 92 Jyū-Sōkōsha displaying its external MG mount and Type 92 13mm.|left|225x225px]]The '''Type 92''' '''Jyū-Sōkōsha''' (九二式重装甲車 ''Kyū-ni-shiki Jyū-sōkōsha'') was the first indigenous Japanese tankette. It was designed for cavalry use, and as such was designated as a heavy armoured car, rather than a tankette. This was the result of sectionalism within the IJA: Tanks were used by infantry, and cavalry could not operate them. Though initially troublesome, the tank proved to be fairly effective overall. Production was plagued with issues, and in the end, only 167 vehicles were produced. While the vehicle saw many changes to armament, there were no official production variants. Changes to the vehicle included replacing the hull gun with a [[Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun|Type 92]] [[:Category:13.2x99mm|13mm]] heavy machine gun (had the ability to angle and fire upward, allowed for some anti-air capability). Another modification an external machine gun mount for mounting an additional Type 91 6.5mm. Later improvements included a new drive train, new suspension, and replacing the turret machine gun with a [[Type 96 Light Machine Gun|Type 96]] chambered in [[:Category:7.7x58mm Arisaka|7.7mm]]. Several late models even mounted a [[Type 98 20mm Machine Cannon|Type 98 ]][[:Category:20mm|20mm]] Machine Cannon.{{Japanese Land Vehicles of WWII}}
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</gallery>|type of vehicle = [[:Category:Tankette|Tankette]]|place of origin = [[File:Japan Empire.svg|23px]] Empire of Japan|designer companies = [[Ishikawajima Motorcar Manufacturing Company|Ishikawajima]]|period designed = 1931|manufacturers = [[Ishikawajima Motorcar Manufacturing Company|Ishikawajima]]|produced period = (1931, Prototype) 1933 - 1936|num built = 172|dates in service = 1932|main gun = [[:Category:6.5x50mmSR Arisaka|6.5x50mmSR Arisaka]] [[Type91 Vehicle-Mounted Light Machine Gun|Type91]] and/or [[:Category:13.2x99mm Hotchkiss|13.2x99mm Hotchkiss]] [[Type92 Heavy Machine Cannon|Type92]] L/75|hull guns = |armour = Up to 6mm|crew = 3|weight = 3.9t|length = 3.95m|width = 1.63m|height = 1.86m|engine = Mitsubishi C6|power weight = 11.54hp/t|operational range = 200km|speed = 40km/h|suspension = Bell crank|type n displacement = Air-cooled, inline 6-cylinder, 45hp @ 1600rpm|radio = |radio range = 1km|wars = [[Second Sino-Japanese War]]|gun traverse = Limited (manual)|gun elevation = Limited (manual)|armour type = Riveted|ground clearance = 0.28m|fuel capacity = Unknown amount of gasoline/petrol|trench crossing = 1.7m|max fording depth = 0.8m|max grade = 35°|vert obstacles = 0.6m|roadwheels = 6 dual, sprung in pairs, helical springs|return rollers = 3 dual|sprocket wheel location = Front, dual|idler sprockets location = Rear, dual|track type = Central guide, steel, dry pin|track ground contact = 3.048m|steering system = Clutch brake|track width = 190mm|dev into = • [[SR Amphib]]}}[[File:JyuSokosha4.jpg|thumb|Type92 -Sōkōsha side view|left|221x221px]]The '''Type92 Heavy Armoured Car''' (九二式重装甲車 ''Kyū-Ni-Shiki -Sōkōsha'') was the first indigenous Japanese tankette. In the 1920's, Japan had tested and imported various European tankettes, and it was decided that a vehicle should be designed based upon the knowledge gained. Following the failure of prior primitive designs, the Type92 Jū-Sōkōsha was conceived. The prototype, '<nowiki/>'''TB'''<nowiki/>' had been complete in late in 1931. It was designed for cavalry use, and as such was designated as a heavy armoured car, rather than a tankette. This was the result of sectionalism within the IJA: Tanks were used by infantry, and cavalry could not operate them. Though initially troublesome, the tank proved to be fairly effective overall, demonstrating its usefulness in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Production was plagued with issues, and in the end, only 172 vehicles were produced. While the vehicle saw gradual changes to armament, there were no official production variants. Changes to the vehicle included replacing the hull gun with a 13.2mm [[Type92 Heavy Machine Cannon|Type92]] heavy machine cannon. Another modification added an external machine gun mount for mounting an additional Type91 6.5mm. Later improvements included a new drive train and new suspension. The 37mm [[Type94 37mm Tank Cannon|Type94]] tank gun was also tested in the vehicle. Some Type92 Heavy Armoured Cars are said to have been fitted with the 20mm [[Type98 Anti Aircraft Gun|Type98]] anti aircraft gun, though there is no known documentation to support this.
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==== [[SR Amphib]] ====
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Experimental amphibious vehicle based upon the Type92 Jū-Sōkōsha.{{Japanese Land Vehicles of WWII}}
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Revision as of 18:03, 5 January 2019

Overview

JyuSokosha4

Type92 Jū-Sōkōsha side view

The Type92 Heavy Armoured Car (九二式重装甲車 Kyū-Ni-Shiki Jū-Sōkōsha) was the first indigenous Japanese tankette. In the 1920's, Japan had tested and imported various European tankettes, and it was decided that a vehicle should be designed based upon the knowledge gained. Following the failure of prior primitive designs, the Type92 Jū-Sōkōsha was conceived. The prototype, 'TB' had been complete in late in 1931. It was designed for cavalry use, and as such was designated as a heavy armoured car, rather than a tankette. This was the result of sectionalism within the IJA: Tanks were used by infantry, and cavalry could not operate them. Though initially troublesome, the tank proved to be fairly effective overall, demonstrating its usefulness in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Production was plagued with issues, and in the end, only 172 vehicles were produced. While the vehicle saw gradual changes to armament, there were no official production variants. Changes to the vehicle included replacing the hull gun with a 13.2mm Type92 heavy machine cannon. Another modification added an external machine gun mount for mounting an additional Type91 6.5mm. Later improvements included a new drive train and new suspension. The 37mm Type94 tank gun was also tested in the vehicle. Some Type92 Heavy Armoured Cars are said to have been fitted with the 20mm Type98 anti aircraft gun, though there is no known documentation to support this.

Variants

SR Amphib

Experimental amphibious vehicle based upon the Type92 Jū-Sōkōsha.

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